The Download: a secretive antiaging drug and joining virtual power plants
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. A startup claims it’s found a drug to make your blood young —Antonio Regalado I knew I’d officially become a “longevity influencer” when a company called Generation Lab offered me the…
This is the latest installment of The Download, a daily newsletter from MIT Technology Review, which delves into the latest developments in technology. A startup company, Generation Lab, claims to have discovered a drug that rejuvenates the body by halting the spread of aging in the bloodstream. The treatment is based on research by the company's founder, Irina Conboy, who discovered that combining two existing drugs can yield youthful effects without the need for any bodily fluid exchange.
However, Generation Lab is keeping the specific drugs a secret, making it challenging to validate the claims. Additionally, the company is seeking participants to join a virtual power plant, a network of household devices like smart thermostats, EV chargers, and solar panels that can be controlled by utilities to optimize electricity usage during peak hours.
In exchange for reduced energy bills and, in some cases, a signing bonus, participants contribute to the collective energy savings.
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